Lead Loads and Dynamics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Continue to develop Astrolab’s loads and dynamics methodology

Produce outputs used for critical engineering decisions

• Define company strategy for dynamic testing, from the lowest level to the highest
• Work with design and operations teams to influence hardware design and test plans
• Build tools and infrastructure to make your team and the company more efficient
• Manage your team’s progress throughout various program phases
• Develop and train dynamics engineers

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft dynamics modeling and testing
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) related field or equivalent years of experience
• Experience with Femap and NASTRAN software for dynamics simulation
• Experience mentoring and developing more junior engineers, contractors, and interns to build an effective design team

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) related field

Experience leading a project from start-to-finish

• Experience working in a collaborative team environment with engineers, technicians, and leadership
• Experience developing specialized analysis tools, e.g. use of Femap API and integrations with MATLAB
• Experience with dynamic testing of large space vehicles
• Experience with transient dynamic simulation and/or multi-body dynamic modeling

Basic Qualifications

Experience with MATLAB for data analysis

Benefits and Perks

Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration

Equity ownership in the company

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave

Home office set up reimbursement

• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

Compensation

$170,000 - $230,000 / year